health

S1 W1

BrE /helθ/ AmE /helθ/

noun en → es

1 STATE A1

the general condition of the body and mind, especially whether it is good or bad.

salud

Collocations good health · poor health

  • She's in poor health and needs to see a doctor.

    Ella está en mal estado de salud y necesita ver un médico.

2 SYSTEM B1

the system of hospitals, doctors, nurses, and other people who work to keep people healthy.

salud pública, sistema de salud

Collocations public health service · health care

  • The government is trying to improve the country's health system.

    El gobierno está tratando de mejorar el sistema de salud del país.

1 FOOD B2

food that helps you stay healthy and strong.

alimentos nutritivos, comida sana

Collocations healthy food · health products

  • Eating healthy food is important for your health.

    Comer alimentos saludables es importante para tu salud.

1 ACTIVITY B2

activities that help you stay fit and well, such as exercise or sport.

ejercicio, deporte

Collocations health club · health walk

  • She goes to the health club three times a week.

    Ella va al gimnasio tres veces por semana.

1 ORGANIZATION C1

an organization that works to improve people's health or prevent illness.

organización de salud, fundación de salud

Collocations health charity · health foundation

  • The health organization is working to raise awareness about the disease.

    La organización de salud está trabajando para aumentar la conciencia sobre la enfermedad.

1 CHECK B2

a medical examination of your body to check if you are healthy or have any illnesses.

revisión médica, chequeo de salud

Collocations health check-up · medical health exam

  • I need to go for a health check-up.

    Necesito irme para un chequeo de salud.

1 INSURANCE C1

a type of insurance that pays money if you are sick or injured and cannot work.

seguro médico, seguro de enfermedad

Collocations health insurance · medical coverage

  • Does your job provide health insurance?

    ¿Tu trabajo proporciona seguro médico?

1 CARE B2

the care and attention given to someone who is sick or injured.

cuidados médicos, atención sanitaria

Collocations health care · medical treatment

  • He received excellent health care in the hospital.

    Recibió excelente atención sanitaria en el hospital.